Data Engineer Co-op

About Manulife John Hancock

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Technology Co-op Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Our co-op program offers more than just experience; you'll join a vibrant community, participate in engaging events, and benefit from personalized mentorship.

As a Data Engineer Co-op in the Group Functions Data Office, you will support BAU initiatives, process enhancements, and new operational procedures. You’ll learn our data platform, infrastructure, and ETL best practices while developing skills in Azure, Databricks, and modern data engineering workflows. You’ll work closely with experienced data engineers and gain hands‑on experience in data ingestion, curation, and reporting.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated student to join us in our Toronto, Ontario, Canada office for a 4-month co-op, running from September 1st – December 18th 2026. This is a hybrid position, where you are expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance ETL pipelines and data workflows.
• Participate in data ingestion, transformation, and reporting efforts.
• Learn core platform and engineering practices through collaboration with senior team members.
• Contribute to CI/CD, DevOps, and operational activities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, and libraries such as Pandas, SQLAlchemy, and PySpark.
• Data‑driven mindset and interest in data engineering best practices.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions and seek clarity.
• Resourcefulness and ability to work through challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Azure cloud services; Databricks experience is an asset.
• Awareness of CI/CD, DevOps concepts, and operational workflows.

Benefits

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
• As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Application Instructions

• Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.